Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

God Bless you. Rest In Peace.
Fidelis Ad Mortem.

Frank
NYPD Detective-Retired
MTS Pct/NYDAOS

December 24, 2024

Thank you for the ultimate sacrifice!

Cpt Larry Meyers
NYPD

December 24, 2023

Gabe and I worked together in the 103 Pct and the 109 Pct. he was a pleasure to be around. He wa a friend as well as a colleague to us.

Officer Bill Anderson.
NYPD

September 1, 2022

My heart is still broken even though I only knew you from a hello or two in the neighborhood where I lived that you patrolled. This happened right outside my bedroom window and its a night I'll never forget. Through the Mercy of God, may you rest in peace Officer Vitale. Thank you for your service and heroism.

Marie Moriarity

November 17, 2021

Thank you for your service and sacrifice.

Ret. Sgt. J Lam
NYPD

December 24, 2020

Rest in peace always knowing that your law enforcement brethren will never forget your service and sacrifice. Merry Christmas to you and all your family and loved ones.

Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)

December 24, 2020

Rest In Peace ! My prayers to you ans your family . I hope the suspect never sees the light of day

Brendan O’Hara
Rest . Nypd

December 24, 2020

Officer Vitale/ I cant believe you are gone 40 years. Heroes like you will never be forgotten!
You were a big part of many peoples lives who grew up in Westbury with baseball and basketball etc.
Heaven is lucky to have you. Rest in peace and know that heroes like you will live forever!

John Sauer
family friend December 24 2020

December 23, 2020

Officer Gabriel Vitale, Uncle Gabe, we miss you and love you. We will always remember you. Rest in peace. You are our hero. Love, your neice and God daughter, Laurie Vitale DeRosa

Laura Vitale DeRosa Family
Niece

December 25, 2019

Rest in peace Officer Vitale.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 24, 2019

You are still in our thoughts Rest In Peace uncle Gabe

Correction Officer 1 Carl Palmeri
Suffolk county sheriffs office

January 7, 2019

Rest in peace.

Lt. Jim Russo

December 24, 2017

Rest well my brother. You are in a better place watching all those who knew you, and keep your memory alive.

Lieutenant Ray Flores
NYPD (retired)

December 24, 2017

I only worked a couple of tours with Gabe in the 109 precint, but I enjoyed working with him. I clearly remember that Gabe had a lot of energy. At the end of our 4x12 tours he seemed as if he could do another eight hours and he was much older than me. Rest in peace Gabe.

Detective (Retired) Arthur Perry
NYPD

October 2, 2017

I can still remember the day I last spoke to you at the Carman Ave stores before you were heading into work. I was always so impressed by how nice you treated me and you're a big reason why I chose to go into police work. Rest In Peace Gabe

Detective (Retired) Alexander Barnych
Nassau County PD

July 17, 2017

Continue to rest in eternal Peace my brother. You are a hero and N.Y.C. should never forget that.

N.Y.P.D. Lt. Ray Flores (Ret.)

December 26, 2016

Salute to NY finest God bless you all!

Judge /retired SC Trooper Danny Lynn
Aiken County, SC

December 24, 2016

You were never forgotten by the Friedli family, your neighbors and friends from Westbury. Even today, I am in tears thinking of your sacrifice and the great man lost that day. Rest in peace, Mr. Vitale!

Erik Dietl-Friedli
Neighbor

April 18, 2016

It was my honor to research newspapers, magazines, online & books to find your ID CARD Photo. I found this photo in a Online Article about your heroic sacrifice. I felt it was necessary to have a photo on this website so that your family & friends can remember you. Rest Easy Hero! Always Remembered!

APO Christian Durante
NYPD: 68th Precinct Auxiliary Police Unit

February 5, 2016

I said a little prayer today for Police Officer Vitale and his family. He may be gone but never forgotten. He will always be a New York HERO.

Robyn Wilkes

December 14, 2015

Remembering your sacrifice, Officer Vitale. Shared with my cousin, Kevin Anton, a policeman in the 109 during this time. We must never forget. Rest easy, brother.

Ret. Detective Jean Ann Weller
NYPD

December 11, 2015

RIP HERO, Never Forgotten Prayers for you and your family !

LT
NYPD

December 11, 2015

Rembering your sacrifice. God bless.

Corporal
Pennsylvania State Police

December 24, 2013

Seems like yesterday Gabe you and I talked. You mentioned and looked forward to your upcoming transfer to the 109 Pct.....[.Anything was better then the 103.]
I'll never forget the conversation or the day you lost your life. Rest In Peace Brother.

Ptl. Richard E. Gray
TPF, 24Pct, 103Pct. Hwy 3.

May 14, 2013

32 years. Not forgotten.

RIP Gabe

TPF/SCU
NYPD

December 24, 2012